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When United States Baristas Competition competitor Kay Cheon reached out to Slow Pour with an idea to create a pitcher for barista competitions, Anita, our owner and U.S.B.C. Lead Technical Judge, immediately envisioned a pitcher with the right sheen and coating color to help eliminate problems on the competition stage: milk stains and fingerprints. Often these are the criteria used to judge a "clean pitcher," and frequently just a slight fingerprint or small milk drip on the side of the pitcher will cost the competitor points.

With help from WPM, a leading global pitcher brand, the team made it happen. Read Kay's interview to learn more about the story of a dedicated milk deliveryman and how his support contributed to Kay's success as a top-three barista for two consecutive years at the USBC.

Hey Kay, tell us a bit about the story behind the name for the pitcher!

Mark Blankenburg, our dairy deliveryman, is one of the first people we see in the morning. Despite having to get up far earlier than most people, Mark is always friendly and kind. (He also looks out for us, particularly if we don’t place an order on time!) The first year I competed in a barista competition, I knew I wanted to use the milk we use in our café (Straus) in Seattle for the competition, and Mark offered to get us the freshest possible milk available before we flew out with it in a cooler. Ever since then, he has always gone above and beyond to help us and takes an interest in all the Dune competitors (and he still always brings us the freshest milk).

I often think about how we emphasize the work of producers in the coffee supply chain, but we also rely on people like Mark to make coffee service possible.

Click here to read the full interview

Colors of actual products might show up slightly different than in the product photos. This is due to the various settings of monitors. Every monitor or mobile display has a different capability to display colors, and every individual may see these colors differently. In addition, lighting conditions at the time the photo was taken can also affect an image's color.

Products that have a shimmering coating will also show differently under different lighting setup. Colors might appear different even under a fluorescent light or a warmer shade bulb.

Perfect for <6oz cup sizes, these beautiful pitchers are the smallest size in our lineup. Available in both narrow and round spout shape options.

We recommend using soap and warm water and focus on cleaning the interior of the milk pitcher after every shift. Milk contains fat, proteins, and sugars that can leave residue on surfaces, especially if only rinsed with water. Over time, this residue can harden and become more difficult to clean.

As milk spoils, lactose is fermented into lactic acid, increasing the acidity. Acids can slowly corrode metal, even stainless steel, though stainless steel is more resistant. Prolonged exposure to acidic substances can wear down the protective layer of stainless steel.

Using soap and warm water is standard for removing milk fats and proteins effectively. Soap helps break down the fat molecules that water alone cannot remove, preventing buildup.

After wash, we recommend you to dry it with towel and leave them right side up to air out. Drying is important because water left on the surface of stainless steel can cause water spots and possibly encourage corrosion in the long term. Proper drying extends the longevity of metal kitchenware.

Slow Pour Supply WPM pitchers have proven to be superb in functionality, practicality, and accessibility - from your local neighborhood shops to national level competitions. You can find them on stage with the National Latte Art Champions, Barista Champions, as well as Coffeefest Latte Art World Championship Open winners, Slow Pour WPM pitchers accompany them on stage for an unparalleled flow control experience.

We offer four different size pitchers specifically for various specialty cup sizes.

10oz Pitcher: <6oz Cup

15oz Pitcher: 6-10oz

17oz Pitcher: 8-12oz

22oz Pitcher: 12-16oz